Subtlety with Presence
Virtuosity is never an end in itself, but a medium for storytelling. Peter Friemer’s piano performance combines expressive dynamics, improvisational freedom, and a fine sense of tone color. Whether in an intimate setting or on a major stage, his music is defined by character, depth, and rich nuance.
more about me
The Pianist: Sensitive, Virtuosic & Characterful
The Composer: Cultural & Stylistic Breath
Soundscapes Beyond Borders
Moving between the pulse of modern jazz, the vibrant colors of Middle Eastern scales, and the emotional warmth of Romanticism, my compositions build bridges across genres and continents. Whether in the focused dialogue of a jazz combo, the intricate writing for string quartet, or at the solo piano—an organic dialogue between diverse musical traditions comes to life.
The Orchestrator: Modern & Cross-Genre Orchestral Variations
Classics Reimagined
The grand orchestra as a canvas for contemporary vision: Masterpieces such as Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and Holst’s The Planets serve as the foundation for modern, cross-genre reconstructions. With a keen ear for monumental tone colors and fresh rhythmic frameworks, Peter Friemer creates orchestral reinterpretations that seamlessly bridge tradition and the present.
Biographical Summary
Peter Friemer has been working for various state and municipal theaters in Germany since 1989. As a composer, he has created numerous film scores, including productions for Czech Television in Prague, and has received commissions from the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR). His diverse body of work features sound installations for the “Freinacht” in Bremen, a commissioned composition (musical laudatio) honoring actress Tilda Swinton, and various commissioned works for the Bremen Philharmonic. Friemer has also served as the artistic director for several music and theater spectacles in Bremen, including projects at Kuba Vegesack and the production “Sehnsucht Ankommen” in collaboration with the Bremen Philharmonic.
In addition to his theatrical and cinematic compositions, Peter Friemer is highly regarded as a versatile, expressive, and stylistically authentic pianist, performing with various live formations since 1988. His international pianistic career includes performances across Germany, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Turkey, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Furthermore, Peter Friemer has directed musical programs and concert events for numerous major corporations and institutions in Northern Germany, including Deutsche Telekom, Mercedes-Benz AG, SWB Enordia, Radio Bremen, Sparkasse Bremen, award ceremonies for the Senate of Bremen, Tui Special Tours, and the ARD Buffet broadcast